It's a NEW year! 2012

Happy New year!
We had an emotional ending to 2011 and gained a new, fresh, and holy perspective as we entered 2012. Our beloved Grandmother Holt passed away and we will miss her dearly. Through it all I felt a constant presence hovering over whispering and reminding me that: Life is fleeting. Draw close to family. Support one another. Love God. Love people...
Aaron and I are so thankful for Bren. She has been our ray of sunshine during all of this. I desperately held on to her words of wisdom and her simple understanding of her Great Grandmother's journey to heaven. Her childlike faith and innocence gave me comfort when everything was chaotic and just plain difficult. The way Bren see's things must be as Jesus sees things. Children keep everything simple and sweet. Their faith is strong.
Things have been very strange around here and with a roller coaster ride of ups and downs we decided to stay busy. So...
January was knighted as "Junk-It-January" in my house. All the things that I've been holding on to and storing for years has finally been sorted, and claimed a final destination. We have de-cluttered and organized everything we own. It feels good. It feels like I have been renewed both physically and spiritually. I feel free and my head is thinking clearly.
NOW...
I am ready to PAINT, craft with Bren, and re-stock my local galleries.

I will add new art soon. 

Blessings,

Bobbie

Merry Christmas!

I hope this season fills each one of you with peace, love, joy, and hope!
For the first time ever I decided not to take on a ton of Christmas commissions/orders and closed all request at the beginning of December. I didn't want to struggle with deadlines and lose sight of holiday fun and family. I hope everyone understands and will forgive me that I am beginning a new tradition of NOT working overtime so I may be present to making memories instead of stuff.
Our Christmas kick-off began last week when we went for our annual vacation to Disney World. It was awesome! Nothing sets the mood better (for me) like huge Christmas trees, snow on Main St. USA, a beautiful nativity in Hollywood Studios, giant poinsettia trees with a gospel choir singing in Epcot, and a cool safari ride in Animal Kingdom.
I'm so thankful.

FAQ:
For last minute gifts you can find my art all over the grand strand.
I have lots of ornaments and art available at my favorite galleries/shops:
Bodega in Conway for Everyday-Ornaments
Collectors Cafe in Myrtle Beach for original art work
Ebb and Flow Art Co-op in Murrells Inlet for both ornaments and art
Got the Goods in Pawleys Island for both ornaments and art
Each location is filled with an eclectic mix of my work and no two designs or creations are alike.
It's a blessing to be able to do what I love and also to support our local businesses in both Horry and Georgetown counties. "Southern by the grace of God" lol ;)
Love to y'all this Christmas Season and Happy New Year!
Bobbie

Happy Thanksgiving!

The holiday season is HERE! Make something special for your loved ones!
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news and updates:
My "Let's Make Cupcakes" workshop was a huge success! We completed it last Sunday. I am looking forward to posting a highlights video of the entire workshop. It was so fun and I can't wait for the next one.
Block out your January calendar. I haven't settled on specifics but I know we'll do another 2 part workshop then. So excited. I'll introduce title and examples soon. The class will be inspired by Cindy Wunsch. We'll learn how to paint whimsical faces while incorporating mixed media layering. We'll also be adding our own personal inspirational quotes and encouraging words on our art creations. It's an explosion of creativity all on 1 canvas.
I bet that all sounds nuts but it WILL be awesome!
Blessings,
Bobbie

A sweet little cupcake demo video...

Preview of the workshop fun we are going to have in November!



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WORKSHOP NEWS!

A few weeks ago I was playing in clay designing new Christmas ornaments and I had a great idea. How about I offer a "How-To" Workshop?
For me, creating anything with my own hands is a magical process and I want anyone interested to experience the joy and fun that ART brings.
The best part is your creations will also make perfect Christmas gifts for family and friends. ;)

The workshop is called: "LET'S MAKE CUPCAKES"

The dates for this workshop will be Sunday, November 13th & Sunday November 20th 4:00-6:00pm
(It's a 2 part workshop)


On Sunday, November 13th we will be creating our unique designs out of clay (as many as you can fit on your cookie sheets) 

On Sunday, November 20th we will be painting and distressing each of our clay ornaments.
I will be providing clay, paints, brushes, wire, etc. and showing you everything you need to know in order to make your very own ornaments year after year.

Workshop Cost: $50 and includes your supplies (You will need to bring your own cookie sheet!)
Imagine all the miniature ornaments you can make and fit on your cookie sheet! It's going to be awesome!

If you are interested please email me at: 

greenbirdstudio@gmail.com

Space will be limited and workshop fee due upon first meeting.
Can't wait!
Blessings,
Bobbie